magnesia
/maɡˈniːzɪə
/ /maɡˈniːʒə / /maɡˈniːʃə/ /maɡˈniːsɪə/noun [mass noun] Chemistry
1Magnesium oxide.
- Chemical formula: MgO.
1.1Hydrated magnesium carbonate used as an antacid and laxative.Or sometimes medicine such as milk of magnesia can be mixed with chocolate or strawberry-flavored milk....
- Another option to help reduce discomfort and speed healing is dabbing a mixture of equal parts water and hydrogen peroxide directly on the sore, followed by a bit of milk of magnesia.
- I had a colonoscopy last fall and the doctor said that I could take milk of magnesia as often as needed.
Origin
Late Middle English (referring to a mineral said to be an ingredient of the philosopher's stone): via medieval Latin from Greek Magnēsia, denoting a mineral from Magnesia in Asia Minor.